Team up with your family to give your mom what she really wants for Mother’s Day. Clutches & small purses are the perfect gifts because they’re often something your mother would love to own, but would never buy for herself.

*Credits: {from top} Piperlime, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, J. Crew.

Meg joins us today (guesting from Mimi & Meg) with her weekly guide on chic gift picks for the hostesses in your life. Love today’s post, since as a frequent hostess myself, I’m never sorry when a sweet guest comes toting a bottle of wine! These wine-related gifts are more creative alternatives, sure to be appreciated by any budding enthusiast. Says Meg:

I can’t think of a time when a bottle of wine as a host gift isn’t appropriate! To do a twist on the original wine idea, gift the gift of Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, or Windows on the World Wine Journal.

I also love the idea of a monthly wine club as a gift. It’s something many people may not do for themselves, but would thoroughly enjoy!

There are tons of great ones out there:

Wine of the Month Club

Cellars Wine Club

The California Wine Club

Wine accessories are always a go-to host gift. Classy or colorful, you can find them in all styles!

*Pictured: Kenzie Wine Cooler; Dot Bottle Stoppers

‘Tis the season for spring parties, and I’m loving the fun & festive baking gear found by gift guru Meg (guesting weekly from Mimi & Meg.) These make perfect hostess gifts, since any domestic diva is sure to be smitten with these culinary delights. My personal favorite is the donut-shaped cake pan featured above. A whimsical addition to a party menu, this cake can be customized with favorite fillings & toppings and is guaranteed to bring a smile to guests of all ages. This would be perfect for the Citrus Poundcake featured on yesterday’s “tasting menu”…just double the recipe & top with loads of whipped cream & berries! Says Meg:

I’ve always loved little shaped cakes. They’re so festive, and perfect for themed parties…who wouldn’t love a ladybug-shaped cake?

Backyard Bugs Pan, Crate & Barrel.

Buttercup Cakelet Pan, Williams-Sonoma.

Nonstick Mixing Bowls & Blue-Dot Spatula, Martha Stewart.

Rain, rain, go away… I am SUCH a sunshine girl, but when the sky is falling I really despise being without an umbrella. Meg joins us today from fab blog Mimi & Meg with her weekly installment of chic gift picks for the party hosts in your life. This one is all about staying super stylish throughout the rainy season. Says Meg:

Rain or Shine, the party must goes on! Help a host stay dry with a fun patterned or classically colorful umbrella. When I graduated from high school, I didn’t understand why my aunt gifted me with an umbrella…but was certainly thankful that she did on the first rainy day at college!

Top: Kate Spade; Above: Marimekko ‘Red Floral‘; Echo ‘Optical Zig-Zag‘; Echo ‘Graphic Geo.’

Above: Felix Rey ‘Love’; MARC by MARC JACOBS ‘Standard Supply’.

Lately I’ve been so drawn to textural contrasts that bring together natural elements & luxe materials. It’s a technique that makes a unique personal statement in an outfit or a room and just screams cool…so I’m totally swooning over today’s gift picks from Meg (who visits us weekly from Mimi & Meg with the chicest gift ideas for all the party hostesses in your life. Lucky us!) Says Meg:

For this week’s host gift, delight your host with one of these natural curiosities. Even though I have a modern aesthetic, I love the surprise of a natural element in the middle of a modern room!

Fossil & Agate Slice (top) & Horn Twist (above), both from West Elm.

Wood Vase Collection, West Elm.

Teak Wood Root, West Elm.

Megan here from Mimi & Meg! So excited to suggest one of my favorite home accessories designers for this week’s hostess gift guide. I can’t think of a hostess who wouldn’t love to receive a gorgeous patterned pillow from Madeline Weinrib. Little-known fact about Madeline: not only is she a designer & painter, she’s also the great-granddaughter of ABC Carpet & Home founder Max Weinrib.

• Green, Yellow & Pink Set (clockwise): Brooke Green; Saffron Mu; Mor; Pink Ivy
• Black & Tan Set (clockwise): Black Daphne; Khaki & Black Rain; Zig Zag Black; Almond Luce

Shop for Madeline Weinrib at ABC Carpet & Home.

Loving today’s gifts pick from Meg, who joins us from Mimi & Meg each week with the most perfectly unique hostess gift ideas. Stock up on a few of your favorites, and I guarantee you’ll never show up to a party without a chic little token of gratitude. Says Meg:

Surprise your host with a whimsical gift from Alessi that will definitely spark conversation & imagination. Pop a cork with your choice of colorful Parrot Corkscrews (above)

Who wouldn’t want their soy sauce to come out of this adorable Lily Bird Soy Sauce container?

Release your inner devil the Diabolix Bottle Opener.

*Shop for Alessi products from Velocity Art & Design.

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Continuing with this week’s turquoise theme is t0day’s gift pick from Meg, who joins us from Mimi & Meg each week with stylish & unique hostess gift ideas. These Jonathan Adler throws would be so chic draped over the arm of a couch or folded at the end of a guest room bed to encourage snuggling. Appealing to a multitude of decor styles & tastes (I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t love them!), these would be the perfect gift for the host who has everything. Says Meg:

Help the host keep her guests warm & toasty with this  uber-soft baby alpaca throw!

On a side note, I’m also loving the other colors in the line…the orange would be a cheerful splash of color in my taupe-dominated living room!

Where to shop: Jonathan Adler.

Loving today’s gift pick from Meg, who joins us from Mimi & Meg each week with the most perfectly unique hostess gift ideas. These little lovelies would add instant chic to the table, and are so versatile they’d work for a range of tastes & decor styles…which is what makes them so perfect to have on hand for when you need a last-minute gift! Says Meg:

This hip Gate Coaster Set from Dwell Studio is sure to make any host happy! Comes four to a set in Sun and Java.

*Shop for them here.

Loving today’s gift pick from Meg, who joins us from Mimi & Meg each week with the most perfectly unique hostess gift ideas. Stock up on a few of your favorites, and I guarantee you’ll never show up to a party without a chic little token of gratitude. Says Meg:

Hello Style Notes readers! I am so excited to continue to find the perfect gifts for you. This year I’ll be contributing one gift each week, & these ‘Persimmon Vases’ would be sure to delight any host! With a range in price from $32-98, they are adaptable to any budget.

*From Jayson Home & Garden.